The Irish film industry has never been busier, productions both large and small are reaching wider audiences and there is an abundance of talent working in the sector today. The Aer Lingus Discovery Award aim to identify, champion, support and encourage new and emerging talent both in front of and behind the camera. 

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2021 Aer Lingus Discovery Award Winners

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2021 Aer Lingus Discovery Nominees

DARREN CAHILL 

Actor: The Invisible Boy 

Other Credits: Viking; Red Rock 

DAWN MAC ALISTER  

Producer: The Fear  

Other Credits: Waiting and Bertie for the Rubberbandits, Extra Ordinary (Production Coordinator) 

EVAN BARRY 

Cinematographer: 4x4 

Other Credits: Love is a Sting; The Trap 

FIONN CONDREN 

Stunt: Boys From County Hell 

Other Credits: Fate: The Winx Club Saga; Finding You

LAUREN KELLY 

Production Designer: A Hero's Death 

Other Credits: Rapture; The Trap 

LEO CROWLEY  

Director: The Dead Hands of Dublin 

Other credits: The Big Christmas Song (Co-Director & Co-Writer); Urban Tails (Assistant Director & Co-Writer) 

MIRIAM DEVITT 

Writer & Producer: Barry 

Other Credits: The Space In Between; Running Commentary 

ROBYN DEMPSEY  

Actress: Tina Times Two 

Other Credits: The Dublin Murders; Little Roy 

TONY CANTWELL 

Actor: The Fear

Other Credits: Something Doesn't Feel Right; Russian Holiday 

TONY DOYLE 

Actor: Guard Up

Other Credits: 11th Hour; Dublin Oldschool